Kawasaki KR1S
Real ownership data from 258 UK KR1S motorcycles — mileage, MOT pass rates and the faults that actually come up, taken from DVSA test records rather than opinion.
Most common KR1S problems
Ranked by how often each fault appears in this model's MOT history.
| Fault | Severity | Share of faults |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and indicators | major | 12.4% |
| Brakes | dangerous | 7.5% |
| Suspension | fail | 5.2% |
| Other | fail | 5.2% |
| Tyres | fail | 2.5% |
| Brake discs and pads | fail | 2.5% |
| Electrical | major | 2.2% |
| Chain and sprockets | fail | 1.9% |
Advisories (wear noted but not failed) are excluded above; the most common is suspension.
KR1S mileage and reliability by year
Use this to judge whether a specific bike is high or low mileage for its age.
| Year | Examples | Median mileage | Miles/year | First-time pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 5 | 18,173 mi | 171 | 100% |
| 1993 | 19 | 15,435 mi | 74 | 78.95% |
| 1992 | 30 | 16,772 mi | 203 | 81.82% |
| 1991 | 44 | 19,286 mi | 110 | 79.65% |
| 1990 | 125 | 19,174 mi | 134 | 84.28% |
| 1989 | 18 | 19,726 mi | 89 | 85.51% |
KR1S questions, answered with data
What are the most common problems with the Kawasaki KR1S?
Across 258 UK examples, the most frequently recorded MOT faults are lights and indicators (12.4% of all recorded faults), brakes (7.5% of all recorded faults), suspension (5.2% of all recorded faults).
What is average mileage for a Kawasaki KR1S?
The median Kawasaki KR1S in the UK has covered 18,204 miles, and typically rides about 127 miles a year. Half of all examples fall between 12,975 and 23,593 miles.
Is the Kawasaki KR1S reliable?
83.47% of Kawasaki KR1S MOT tests are passed first time, with an average of 0.84 faults recorded per test. This is measured from DVSA MOT records, not owner opinion.
Based on DVSA MOT test records for 258 Kawasaki KR1S motorcycles registered in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.